BBC to Broadcast 38 Live Serie A Matches for 2026/27 Season
British audiences will have the opportunity to watch 38 Serie A matches live on the BBC during the 2026/27 season. The broadcasting will commence on Sunday with the clash between Atalanta and Sassuolo.
This announcement follows earlier coverage, as some games aired live on BBC Alba in February 2026, featuring both English and Gaelic commentary.
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The initiative has now expanded to add a further 19 fixtures live on the BBC iPlayer, exclusively featuring English commentary.
Serie A Welcomes British Players
In Naples, Scott McTominay of Napoli celebrates victory with teammate Billy Gilmour after a match against Cagliari on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
The influx of British and Irish players in Serie A has increased the league’s visibility in the UK, with fans expressing a growing interest in watching these talents regularly compete.
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England internationals Djed Spence and John Stones have recently joined Inter, and Curtis Jones is expected to follow suit later this week.
John Stones scored his first goal for Inter in a 1-0 friendly match against Real Betis (@inter)
Scottish representation includes players like Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour with Napoli, Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig at Sassuolo, and Lewis Ferguson with Bologna.
Cagliari has signed former Leeds United midfielder Harry Winks, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek plays for Milan, Che Adams has joined Torino, and Udinese welcomes Lennon Miller.
The initial Serie A match to air on BBC Alba and iPlayer this season features Atalanta vs. Sassuolo on Sunday at 19.45 UK time.
British viewers will be able to see 38 Serie A matches in the 2026/27 season live on the BBC, it has been announced, starting on Sunday with Atalanta vs. Sassuolo.
There had already been some games aired live on BBC Alba in February 2026, with a mixture of English and Gaelic commentary.
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Now the scheme has been expanded to also add a further 19 fixtures live on the BBC iPlayer with English commentary provided.
Serie A welcomes British players
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Scott McTominay of Napoli poses for a photo as he celebrates victory with teammate Billy Gilmour following the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
The growing number of British and Irish players coming to Serie A has boosted its profile in the UK, and more fans are eager to watch them in action regularly.
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England internationals Djed Spence and John Stones have joined Inter, with Curtis Jones expected to follow later this week.
John Stones scores his first Inter goal in a 1-0 friendly victory over Real Betis (@inter)
Scotland is represented by the likes of Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour at Napoli, Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig for Sassuolo, and Lewis Ferguson with Bologna.
Cagliari signed former Leeds United midfielder Harry Winks, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Milan, Che Adams for Torino, and Udinese’s Lennon Miller.
The first Serie A match to air on BBC Alba and iPlayer this season has Atalanta taking on Sassuolo on Sunday at 19.45 UK time.
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